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    Outdoor seating

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    David L.

    Pomegranate Kitchen Limited parking This place has the feel of a small family owned restaurant. There were just 2 people in the kitchen. The owner was clearly the chef and in charge as she did a lot of the ordering and cooking, and the second guy seemed like a really new employee. Unlike previous reviews, they actually take credit cards. The menu was simple as there weren't too many options. I got the Package (rice and stew) and did the mixed rice with the jewel rice base and the pomegranate stew. I also ordered the lamb shank. The food came out at a decent time. The mixed rice was amazing! I loved the onions and carrots and some of crispy rice parts. The pomegranate stew was unlike anything I've had before but it really well with the lamb shank. The lamb shank was perfectly and the sauce was great. If I had just had the rice and pomegranate stew, something would have been missing. But with the lamb shank, it was delicious! My only recommendation would be that the rice could have used a slight dash of salt and pepper to bring out the flavor even more. The food was on the pricier side but this is definitely a great place to get some Persian food.

    Mohamed N.

    "Like eating at a delightful Persian friend's house..." This hole-in-the-wall is REALLY tucked away and hard to find. There are some other things to be aware of upfront: not many choices (3 rice variants and 3 stew-like main dishes), only accepts checks & cash, basically no indoor seating, and limited hours (close at 6:30pm, and closed completely on Sundays and Mondays). That said, it's very much like going to your friend's mom's house for dinner. The owner was WONDERFULLY nice to us and really treated us like honored guests for coming. She let us sample all the dishes before buying and gave insightful comments (no meat, no frozen or canned ingredients, nothing fried, everything cooked that day). The place really looked like a slightly larger than home kitchen, and she had the food simmering right there. Sanitation score was a great 99.5. But most of all, we really felt welcomed. We had all the available dishes: basmati rice, a lentil rice mix, a bean & rice mix, pomegranate stew (with walnuts), an eggplant stew, and a beet stew. I have to say- EVERYTHING was great! Everyone in my family loved the food. I especially liked the pomegranate stew and the bean & rice mix, but everything was delightful. The owner even gave us 2 extra dishes (including one off-menu soup) just to say she appreciated our business. Price is $11.95 for a rice dish and a stew (including tax). That may sound high, but the quantity was HUGE. I was absolutely stuffed at the end, and I'm a huge eater. Dishes also came with a small piece of bread and a Hershey's chocolate- some reviewers mocked this, but I thought it was a nice touch. Although there's no indoor seating, there's a decent courtyard right next to it that'd be OK for outdoor picnicking. In terms of just getting there, Oliver's directions were right- drive to the back of New Hope Commons (passing OfficeMax on your right) and then turn left. It's basically right there, but nearly impossible to see from any street. If you want to feel like you're being welcomed to a nice Persian lady's home for dinner (albeit for takeout), this is a place you should try.

    I can't rave about this place enough! I'm Iranian and have tried dozens of Iranian restaurants in California and in the States generally, and this is definitely one of the best Iranian restaurants I've tried. Mally's food is delectable, complex, and so well done. You can tell her ingredients are high quality and fresh by the quality and taste of the food, though rich and flavorful, it's not heavy! I feel at home because of her food and her warmth :)

    Karla J.

    NC doesn't really have much Persian food to offer, so thank Mally for bringing a piece of home to the south. Though the menu's limited to a few items, each item is done well. I'm too American to appreciate the bold flavors of her pomegranate stew, but I recognize its quality from just a few bites. Her eggplant stew is where it's at though! Mally adds the right amount of herbs to make the dishes taste just right. I wish her kitchen was opened all day since it makes it hard to eat in. Anyway, please check it out if you're in the mood for a delicious meal. A few tips/tidbits: * It's cash only, so be prepared to fervently run to Wal-Mart if you're low on cash. * Mally has a stand at the Chapel Hill farmer's market. Grab some stew if you find yourself there on a cold Saturday morning. * She doesn't use butter(!!). * ASK FOR THE BURNT RICE--great little snack. * The kitchen is fresh. * Buy desserts next door at Big Bundts. The sweetest bakers sell some great goods only a few feet away. * Have an awesome conversation with her.

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    Emily Y.

    As other yelpers have mentioned, this is more of a kitchen than a restaurant, but gosh the food is wonderful. I came in around 5:50 PM, right before closing time. Had a great time chatting with the friendly and grandmotherly cook about the menu and local farmers markets. She was sold out of most things, but she served me the last portions of some pomegranate soup with basmati rice. The smell was amazing; by the time I got into the car I couldn't wait to dig in. The soup was a tart, sweet, and savory combination that worked perfectly together, with the rice serving as the anchor for all those flavors. As Mohamed N. mentioned, it's a bit hard to find; you have to enter a side road and pull around the the other side of the building. Also, it's cash only. However, the menu changes every day, with soups, rice, vegetable pies, and pastries, and it's all vegetarian. Overall, I wouldn't take this place for "pome"granted.

    Tanith T.

    With the caveat that this is not a true restaurant so much as an open catering kitchen, the cooking here is impressively good and worthy of serious foodie admiration. The owner brings the authentic flavors and techniques of her Iranian heritage to the table, and does so impeccably. I was very impressed with the food. The cuisine is pure vegetarian, with savory flavors built on patient cooking and deft spicing. This said, there are a few things to keep in mind. Plating is decidedly unfussy - the dishes are paper takeout cartons - and seating consists of a few outdoor tables. The location is tucked away in a run-down shopping center that has seen better days. No cards are accepted; bring cash or checks. Probably a good thing as I would have gone home with far too much food including her homemade cardamon or saffron ice cream if tasting everything else hadn't run me out of cash. The owner was charming and gracious and very knowledgeable about the cuisine. Saffron rice with rosewater was amazing and the fesenjan dish the best rendition I have yet tasted despite being vegan. Celery stew had full, rich flavors and was hearty and satisfying. I will be hitting the bank and coming back here soon.

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    Al C.

    I came across their stand at the Duke Farmer's market on Friday and was instantly drawn in by the delicious aromas wafting from the pomegranate stew. Unfortunately, they do not give out samples, but the two ladies working there both highly recommended it so I decided to go for it. Just the stew or just the lentil rice is $8, but you can get both for $10. They poured a spoonful of stew over a bed of rice, topping it off with a piece of crunchy rice crust from the bottom of the pot. The pomegranate stew is walnut based, with the right balance of tangy and sour. It pairs absolutely perfectly with the rice, which has lots of raisins mixed in that add a little sweetness. Do note that they don't take credit/debit cards.

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    I had a great experience eating at Coco with my 2-year old. We went in right before noon. We chose…read moreour own table. This is a very clean restaurants. Everything is vegan. I had a burger with breakfast potatoes. The burger itself was good but the top bun was a bit hard to chew on. I needed up removing the top bun to finish the burger. My daughter had pancakes with - fruit cup, I wouldn't advise to get the fruit cup for $5, it only had 1 strawberry, a few good blueberries and grapes. We had a warm chocolate chip cookie. Now that was delicious. My daughter really enjoyed her pancake. Our server was attentive and service was great overall. I will be back.

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    My husband's vegetarian coworker recommended this restaurant and we decided to give it a chance. He…read moreshould have hyped it up more because I thought it was amazing even as a an omnivore. My husband and I went on a late Saturday afternoon and we were seated immediately. We shared the Fido's Fries as an appetizer and I got the Chili Cheese Dogs as my entree. Almost everything could be made veggie or vegan so I asked for the dogs to be veggie. My meal also came with a side so I got the frickles (fried pickles). The Fido's Fries were beer battered fries, topped with cheese, bacon (we got the pork option but they have soy), scallions, & sour cream (on the side). The fries were absolutely delicious! I loved my chili cheese dogs as well. It was a very generous portion because it was two dogs and a ton of frickles. As a dog lover, I adored all of the dog art & statues around the place. The menu is even dog themed. I mean they call appetizers kibbles & bits. That could not be any cuter! There is indoor seating (with a bar) and outdoor seating. As you can probably already tell, the restaurant is dog friendly (with their outdoor area). They even have a dog friendly menu (called puppy meals). Service was superb! There is no dedicated parking lot but we easily found free parking a few blocks away. My mom is a vegan and we sometimes struggles to find creative meals when she visits. I will definitely be taking her here next!

    Had lunch here the other day while visiting UNC. The atmosphere is comfortable and fun with the dog…read moreart. The menu was somewhat uninspired...nothing really sounded that good. My wife had the grilled chicken salad and I had the crab cakes. The only thing that was okay were the fries. The crab cakes were soggy and thin. Salad was pretty mid. One and done on this place!

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    4.2(138 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$

    Service: wonderful! They were quick and they were so sweet. We made a quick reservation online and…read moreby the time we arrived the table was set for us! Ambiance: perfect for a 1st date. It's a casual restaurant but all the decor and the modern touches with Indian influence gives it a great sultry vibe. Food: top notch. Thus far is our favorite Indian restaurant out there. The naan itself is freshly made and SOFT, thick, and has a nice chew. Best naan in the triangle area. Highly recommend the bread basket as you get a good variety of their different naans. The paneer pakora is crispy, piping hot, and has a great cumin and lightly salted taste. In the middle is mint chutney so it's has nice layers of flavors. The lamb palak was super tasty as well! The spinach was nice clay cooked where it was creamy with no bitter after taste. The lamb was fall apart tender! The lamb jalfrezi was also a show stopper, it was spiced, slight tomato sauce, and lambs again, super tender that can be broken up with just fingers. The malai chicken was good, but wasn't our favorite. The meat is tender, but I felt like the flavor wasn't hitting as much as the other two. It was lighter and even with the lemon it still felt like it was missing something. Overall: will definitely be coming back!

    Tandoori Bites is a solid, no-frills option if you're craving Indian food. We went on a weekday…read moreevening and ended up being the only ones dining in, but there was a steady stream of people coming through for takeout, so it seems like more of a grab-and-go spot. Service was friendly and attentive (probably helped that it was just us), and there was plenty of seating. The menu has all the classic Indian dishes you'd expect, and portions are decent. Food-wise, everything was good and hit the spot, but nothing really stood out. Overall, it's a reliable, standard choice--worth checking out if you're in the mood for Indian, especially for takeout!

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